West Virginia sending National Guard troops to D.C. at Trump's request

West Virginia sending National Guard troops to D.C. at Trump's request
By: CBS Politics Posted On: August 16, 2025 View: 2

West Virginia's governor said he would send up to 400 National Guard troops to the nation's capital at President Trump's request. They'll join other National Guard troops and federal agents already deployed with local police on the streets of Washington, D.C. The troops may also soon carry weapons, the White House said.

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